Travel budget in Singapore

Singapore: calculate your travel budget

Singapore: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Singapore for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 81 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1648* (2226 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 128 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3292* (4438 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 178 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 64 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 5306* (7154 $)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Singapore in 2024

Cost of living: Singapore VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Singapore in 2024 is 6% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Singapore by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Singapore compared to the national average.

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Local prices in Singapore by expense type

Singapore: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Singapore costs 15% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 10/person
($ 4.4 to $ 24)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 24 to $ 67)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.3/person
($ 6.6 to $ 8.8)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.6 for 500ml
($ 3.7 to $ 12)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.9 for 330ml
($ 2.8 to $ 7.3)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.6/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 5.9)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.5/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Singapore: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Singapore is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 60 to $ 396)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 112/night
($ 49 to $ 586)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 64 to $ 476)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 212/night
($ 108 to $ 487)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 408/night
($ 195 to $ 1269)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 434
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 144/month
($ 52 to $ 476)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 230/month
($ 68 to $ 611)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 269/month
($ 79 to $ 1186)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 168/month
($ 49 to $ 701)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Family room
Family room
$ 399/month
($ 94 to $ 1265)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Singapore: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Singapore costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.7/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)

162% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 5.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 20)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.3)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.9)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Singapore: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Singapore is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.6)

127% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.3
($ 2.8 to $ 4.4)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 57/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 145)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Singapore: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Singapore costs 31% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 10 to $ 15)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 7.3 to $ 15)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Singapore: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 12 to $ 19)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 65
($ 38 to $ 97)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 24 to $ 74)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Singapore
Sydney → Singapore
Sydney → Singapore
$ 532
(fair price: $ 412)
Melbourne → Singapore
Melbourne → Singapore
Melbourne → Singapore
$ 476
(fair price: $ 372)
New York City → Singapore
New York City → Singapore
New York City → Singapore
$ 1559
(fair price: $ 1128)
Auckland → Singapore
Auckland → Singapore
Auckland → Singapore
$ 1175
(fair price: $ 972)
Toronto → Singapore
Toronto → Singapore
Toronto → Singapore
$ 1311
(fair price: $ 1116)
Los Angeles → Singapore
Los Angeles  → Singapore
Los Angeles  → Singapore
$ 1495
(fair price: $ 1134)

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About the information on the cost of living in Singapore

The information about the cost of living in Singapore shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Singapore updated on 12-11-2024.

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